Recent Press Releases
STRATFORD DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT FUND CELEBRATES 11 YEARS – APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR ARTS & CULTURE INITIATIVES
February 6, 2026
UWATERLOO STRATFORD STUDENTS CREATE ‘13 GRANDMOTHER MOONS’ ART INSTALLATIONS FOR LIGHTS ON STRATFORD
December 2, 2025
STRATFORD EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION AS A BIRD FRIENDLY CITY BY NATURE CANADA
November 28, 2025
STRATFORD AMPLIFIES ITS WINTER MUSIC SCENE WITH 14 DYNAMIC POP-UP PERFORMANCES
November 25, 2025
PREMIERE OF WAYFINDING AT THE 6TH ANNUAL LIGHTS ON STRATFORD WINTER FESTIVAL WITH NEW ‘LOCAL ARTIST SPOTLIGHT’ SERIES
November 6, 2025
TIS THE SEASON! STRATFORD’S FAVOURITE CHRISTMAS TRAIL LAUNCHES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
November 1, 2025
A GLOWING TRIBUTE TO STRATFORD’S HEART
September 25, 2025
DESTINATION STRATFORD LAUNCHES COMMUNITY BIRD NAMING CHALLENGE
September 11, 2025
FIRST EVER FLOATING DISCO
September 3, 2025
FROM OLD SOCCER PLAYER TO KIDS – LEARN ABOUT WALKING SOCCER AT STRATFORD’S FIRST WALKING SOCCER COMMUNITY DAY
September 2, 2025
WORLD PREMIERE OF BIRDS OF A FEATHER TO TAKE FLIGHT AT THE 6TH ANNUAL LIGHTS ON STRATFORD WINTER FESTIVAL
August 25, 2025
$25,000 GRANT AWARDED TO EXPAND WALKING SOCCER IN STRATFORD
June 27, 2025
DESTINATION STRATFORD PARTNERS WITH RTO4 TO GAUGE RESIDENT SENTIMENT ON TOURISM
June 20, 2025
MAJOR INTERNATIONAL LIGHT ART INSTALLATION PREMIERING IN MARKET SQUARE FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL LIGHTS ON STRATFORD WINTER FESTIVAL
June 16, 2025
DESTINATION STRATFORD EXTENDS MUSIC POP-UP PROGRAM FUNDING THROUGH SUMMER AND FALL, SUPPORTING 13 LOCAL INITIATIVES May 23, 2025
EIGHT NEW CULTURAL PROJECTS CHOSEN FOR 2025/2026 SUPPORT BY STRATFORD DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT FUND May 22, 2025
STRATFORD DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT FUND CELEBRATES A DECADE OF SUPPORTING LOCAL ARTS AND CULTURE WITH A FOCUS ON SHOULDER AND WINTER SEASONS March 18, 2025
STRATFORD’S FIRST-EVER POET LAUREATE AND YOUTH POET LAUREATE February 20, 2025
PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN DESTINATION STRATFORD AND THE STRATFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY CREATES STRATFORD’S FIRST EVER POET LAUREATE PROGRAM AND NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN NOW November 14, 2024
5TH ANNUAL LIGHTS ON STRATFORD WINTER FESTIVAL SET TO ‘REIMAGINE’ STRATFORD IN A NEW LIGHT November 13, 2024
DESTINATION STRATFORD SURPASSES LAST YEAR’S RECORD AS THE LARGEST CHRISTMAS TRAIL WITH FIFTY RETAILERS FOR THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXPERIENCE November 1, 2024
UK AWARD-WINNING COLLECTIVE NYX TO CLOSE OUT LIGHTS ON STRATFORD AT TOM PATTERSON THEATRE IN JANUARY October 29, 2024
DESTINATION STRATFORD RECEIVES UNANIMOUS APPROVAL FOR YEAR-ROUND AL FRESCO PROGRAM October 16, 2024
DESTINATION STRATFORD EXPANDS FUNDING FOR WINTER MUSIC POP-UPS September 9, 2024
LIGHTS ON STRATFORD ANNOUNCES MAJOR LIGHT ART INSTALLATIONS IN MARKET SQUARE FOR ITS 5TH ANNUAL WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL June 24, 2024
STRATFORD DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT FUND SELECTS 10 NEW CULTURAL EXPERIENCES TO SUPPORT IN 2024/25 May 24, 2024
DESTINATION STRATFORD RELAUNCHES SAVOUR & SIP CULINARY TRAIL AFTER SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR May 1, 2024
STRATFORD DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT FUND RETURNS FOR ITS NINTH YEAR WITH A FOCUS ON FUNDING SHOULDER AND WINTER SEASON CULTURAL PROGRAMMING March 28, 2024
LIGHTS ON STRATFORD ILLUMINATES THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH CHARITY FOCUS ON WELLSPRING CANCER SUPPORT CENTRES November 20, 2023
LIGHTS ON STRATFORD EXPANDS FREE SHUTTLE BUS PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF STRATFORD November 15, 2023
DESTINATION STRATFORD WINS PROVINCIAL ACCESSIBLE TOURISM AWARD November 6, 2023
PERTH COUNTY COURTHOUSE TOWER OF LIGHT TO BE REVITALIZED THIS WINTER November 3, 2023
DESTINATION STRATFORD LAUNCHES THEIR LARGEST CHRISTMAS TRAIL YET WITH FORTY-SIX RETAILERS, EXPANDING INTO ST. MARYS AND SHAKESPEARE FOR THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXPERIENCE November 1, 2023
LIGHTS ON STRATFORD TO TRANSFORM TOM PATTERSON ISLAND INTO SPACE ISLAND October 31, 2023
LIGHTS ON STRATFORD COMMITTED TO YEAR-ROUND OVERHEAD AND BRIDGE LIGHTS AT TOM PATTERSON ISLAND WITH SPONSOR SUPPORT October 23, 2023
LIGHTS ON STRATFORD ANNOUNCES MAJOR “DANDELION” LIGHT ART INSTALLATION IN MARKET SQUARE THIS WINTER September 29, 2023
LIGHTS ON STRATFORD ANNOUNCES THE HERITAGE FAÇADE OF 70 ONTARIO STREET HAS BECOME A YEAR-ROUND ART INSTALLATION September 12, 2023
THE STRATFORD DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT FUND SELECTS 8 CULTURALLY DIVERSE EXPERIENCES TO LAUNCH IN 2023/2024 June 21, 2023
DESTINATION STRATFORD LAUNCHES NEW SEASONAL CULINARY TRAIL TO ALIGN WITH OUTDOOR DINING SEASON May 10, 2023
PERTH COUNTY, STRATFORD, AND ST. MARYS COLLABORATE TO GROW, ENHANCE, AND PROMOTE CYCLE TOURISM ACROSS THE REGION May 9, 2023
STRATFORD DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT FUND RETURNS WITH A FOCUS ON FUNDING SHOULDER AND WINTER SEASON CULTURAL PROGRAMMING April 11, 2023
DESTINATION STRATFORD ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF LIGHTS ON STRATFORD AND A NEW STRATFORD’S ON INITIATIVE IN COLLABORATION WITH DOWNTOWN STRATFORD January 17, 2023
YOU’RE INVITED! COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS TO DEFINE WELCOMING COMMUNITY FOR STRATFORD ARE HAPPENING IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY January 10, 2023
LIGHTS ON STRATFORD PARTNERS WITH STRATFORD TRANSIT FOR FREE HOP-ON-HOP-OFF SHUTTLE BUS November 16, 2022
DESTINATION STRATFORD LAUNCHES THEIR LARGEST CHRISTMAS TRAIL YET WITH THIRTY-THREE LOCAL RETAILS FOR THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXPERIENCE November 1, 2022
DESTINATION STRATFORD WINS THE 2022 ONTARIO TOURISM RESILIENCY AWARD FOR INNOVATION FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW October 27, 2022
LIGHTS ON STRATFORD 2022/23 ANNOUNCES 7 SUCCESSFUL RECIPENTS TO CREATE LIGHT DISPLAYS WITHIN LOCAL STOREFRONTS AND SPACES October 21, 2022
STRATFORD FESTIVAL’S TOM PATTERSON THEATRE WILL BE AGLOW DURING LIGHTS ON STRATFORD September 19, 2022
LIGHTS ON STRATFORD 2022/23 ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR SHAREABLE MOMENTS CHALLENGE TO CREATE LIGHT DISPLAYS WITHIN LOCAL STOREFRONTS AND SPACES September 9, 2022
DESTINATION STRATFORD AND PERTH COUNTY LAUNCH THE LATEST VIDEO IN THEIR NEW SERIES HIGHLIGHTING UNIQUE FARM-TO-TABLE EXPERIENCES September 9, 2022
DESTINATION STRATFORD AND PERTH COUNTY CREATE VIDEO SERIES HIGHLIGHTING UNIQUE FARM-TO-TABLE EXPERIENCES WITHIN THE REGION July 16, 2022
PUBLIC WASHROOM OVERHAUL TOP PRIORITY FOR STRATFORD TOURISM FUNDING July 6, 2022
LIGHTS ON STRATFORD TO DEBUT CANADIAN PREMIERE OF “AFFINITY” LIGHT ART THAT REFLECTS MEMORY TO BENEFIT LOCAL ALZHEIMER SOCIETY June 6, 2022
DESTINATION STRATFORD ANNOUNCES THEIR LATEST THEME OF THE LOVE STRATFORD BOX JUST IN TIME FOR FATHERS’S DAY May 30, 2022
THE STRATFORD DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT FUND SELECTS 6 CULTURALLY DIVERSE EXPERIENCES TO LAUNCH IN 2022 May 9, 2022
DESTINATION STRATFORD LAUNCHES LATEST EDITION OF THE LOVE STRATFORD BOX JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHER’S DAY April 26, 2022
LIGHTS ON STRATFORD 2022/23 TO FEATURE MASSIVE INTERACTIVE LIGHT ART PIECE INSPIRED BY TIDAL POOLS April 6, 2022
STRATFORD DESTINATION ANIMATION PROJECT RETURNS WITH A LOCAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITY AND A NEW NAME March 2, 2022
THE LOVE STRATFORD BOX – HOLIDAY EDITION SELLS OUT WITHIN 2 HOURS November 15, 2021
DESTINATION STRATFORD RELAUNCHES SEASONAL CHRISTMAS TRAIL WITH TWENTY-SIX LOCAL RETAILERS FOR THE ULTIMATE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE November 1, 2021
LIGHTS ON STRATFORD 2021 WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS TO SHOWCASE NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE OF SKY CASTLE September 14, 2021
DESTINATION STRATFORD PARTNERS WITH STRATFORD FESTIVAL TO CREATE NEW AUDIO TOUR DEDICATED TO THE STRATFORD FESTIVAL FOUNDER TOM PATTERSON
September 13, 2021
DESTINATION STRATFORD LAUNCHES MONDAY NIGHTS UNDER THE LIGHTS ON TOM PATTERSON ISLAND EVERY MONDAY IN SEPTEMBER
September 8, 2021
POP WHIZ, CANADA’S NEW POP CULTURE TRIVIA GAME SHOW COMING TO STRATFORD, ONTARIO
August 3, 2021
THE STRATFORD DESTINATION ANIMATION PROJECT SELECTS 12 UNIQUE CULTURAL EXPERIENCES TO ROLL OUT IN 2021
May 26, 2021
DESTINATION STRATFORD LAUNCHES THREE ADDITIONAL AUDIO TOURS AS A RESULT OF GROWING INTEREST AND DEMAND
May 6, 2021
CYCLE TOURISM WEBINARS TO HELP BUSINESSES DEVELOP PERTH COUNTY, ST. MARYS & STRATFORD AS CYCLING DESTINATION
April 29, 2021
DESTINATION STRATFORD RELAUNCHES THE LOVE STRATFORD BOX AFTER OVERWHELMING SUCCESS
April 27, 2021
COVID-19 RAPID SCREENING TEST KITS NOW AVAILABLE TO STRATFORD BUSINESSES
April 21, 2021
CITY OF STRATFORD, PERTH COUNTY AND ST. MARYS APPEAL TO PROVINCE ON BEHALF OF SMALL ACCOMMODATION PROVIDERS
March 4, 2021
STRATFORD TOURISM ALLIANCE PILOTS NEW BUSINESS MODEL
October 1, 2020
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Christmas Trail returning with record-setting season November 1, 2024 Stratford Today
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Destination Stratford expands funding for winter music pop-ups
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Lights On Stratford continues to shine brightly with new additions November 18, 2023 Beacon Herald
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Free shuttle service for Stratford’s Lights On Festival November 15, 2023 My Stratford Now
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Asher Writes About: Fall flavours in Stratford October 23, 2023 Stratford Today
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Provocation Ideas festival to explore intersection of art and AI in Stratford October 18, 2023 Beacon Herald
Communities in Bloom puts a spotlight on Lights On October 11, 2023 Stratford Today
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‘Fanciful, hopeful’ exhibit makes North American debut at Lights On Stratford October 2, 2023 Stratford Today
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Spamalot gets extended run at Stratford Festival September 7, 2023 Stratford Today
Stratford Garlic Festival set to return for 15th year August 31, 2023 Beacon Herald
This Shakespeare-inspired hotel in Ontario is the star of a new CTV series August 30, 2023 blogTO
Stratford Perth Museum exhibit celebrates community impact of Stratford’s Kroehler Manufacturing Company August 30, 2023 Beacon Herald
At a Rejuvenated Stratford, Second Chances for Plays and Theaters August 29, 2023 New York Times
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Hotel Julie opens in Stratford with a modern Shakespeare twist August 11, 2023 Toronto Guardian
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Escape Plan: Stratford, Ontario July 6, 2023 Passport Magazine
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Destination Development Fund picks funding contribution projects June 22, 2023 Stratford Today
3 decades later, the Diana effect — and the Casey House effect — come to the stage June 4, 2023 CBC
Stratford Festival 2023: The space between duty and desire May 29, 2023 Beacon Herald
The king returns: After two decades away, Paul Gross is back in Stratford to play Lear May 26, 2023 The Globe and Mail
Stratford’s refreshed rainbow crosswalk now in place May 25, 2023 Stratford Today
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Construction work at boathouse washrooms all but complete May 18, 2023 Stratford Today
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Toronto’s Provocation Ideas Festival expands to Stratford May 17, 2023 Beacon Herald
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Stratford ‘culinary trail’ custom made for picnic-lovers May 10, 2023 Stratford Today
New cycling map released in Perth County May 9, 2023 My Stratford Now
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Stratford Al Fresco returns for another season April 22, 2023 Stratford Today
A Dutiful and Desirable Summer at Stratford Festival 2023 April 21, 2023 Times Square Chronicles
Destination Development Fund offering $10K grants for off-season Stratford tourism projects April 17, 2023 Beacon Herald
2023 Stratford Festival season filled with old classics, modern favorites April 15, 2023 The Oakland Press
Swans of Stratford make spring debut April 2, 2023 CTV Kitchener
3 Of The Prettiest Small Towns In Ontario For A Road Trip April 9, 2023 Forbes
Reimagining Stratford: the theatre festival city is ready to put on a show — with new initiatives, attractions all over town April 6, 2023 Toronto Star
Stratford Festival posts ‘moderate’ surplus in first fully indoor festival since 2020 April 3, 2023 Toronto Star
New boathouse bathrooms open for year-round use March 31, 2023 Stratford Today
7 places to visit: Stratford food tour March 30, 2023 Andrew Coppolino – World of Flavours
7 Dreamy Small Towns & Villages In Ontario That Are Even More Beautiful In The Spring March 26, 2023 Narcity
New downtown Stratford washrooms, expected to open this month, will stay open all year March 10, 2023 Beacon Herald
I Asked ChatGPT Where I Should Live In Ontario & Its 5 Choices Were Weirdly Accurate March 4, 2023 Narcity
I’ve Lived In Ontario All My Life & These Are My 8 Favourite Small Towns In The Province February 13, 2023 Narcity
15 Most Picturesque Small Towns In Canada February 3, 2023 WorldAtlas
7 Romantic Small Towns Around Toronto Where You Can Have A Magical Winter Getaway January 29, 2023 Narcity
Stratford working towards dedicated office to support sports tourism strategy January 26, 2023 Beacon Herald
Stratford embarks on city-wide equity, diversity, and inclusion talks January 12, 2023 Beacon Herald
Public sessions to help develop local ‘Welcoming Community Statement’ January 10, 2023 Stratford Today
9 Beautiful Ontario Small Towns & Cities To Visit In 2023 If You’d Rather Be In Europe January 9, 2023 – updated Narcity
Lights on Stratford dazzles on opening night December 19, 2022 Stratford Today
Lights on Stratford expands with more attractions, spaces December 14, 2022 Stratford Today
How to hit Stratford’s self-guided Christmas Trail like a pro December 9, 2022 The Star
Winter lights, culinary trails, even a Justin Bieber exhibition: What to see and do in Stratford, Ont., this season December 9, 2022 The Star
Culture Cab returning to Stratford for upcoming winter festival December 9, 2022 Beacon Herald
Magical Ontario Towns to Visit this Winter Just One Passport
Stratford Transit announces new shuttle for city’s upcoming lights festival November 17, 2022 Beacon Herald
This Ontario Town Has A Christmas Trail That Leads To Twinkly Shops & Sweet Treats November 13, 2022 Narcity Toronto
Homophobic vandalism could provide ‘catalyst’ for positive change: Stratford police chief November 9, 2022 Beacon Herald
Christmas Trail in Stratford expected to be poppin’ as shopping season launches November 3, 2022 Beacon Herald
Popular Christmas shopping excursion expands to 33 stops November 3, 2022 StratfordToday
This Ontario Winter Festival Lets You Wander Through A Twinkling Town & Illuminated Island October 24, 2022 Narcity Toronto
Lights On Stratford festival announces latest homegrown display August 26, 2022 Beacon Herald
Best Stratford Coffee Shops You Need to Visit August 23, 2022 Justin + Lauren Adventure & Kind Travel
How To Spend 48 Hours in Stratford, Ontario (From a Local) August 2022 Krista the Explorer
A Local’s Guide On Where To Eat in Stratford, Ontario August 2022 Krista the Explorer
Insider tips on where to go, shop and eat in Stratford this summer August 13, 2022 Toronto Star
An Embarrassment of Riches: Marveling at Keystone Hospitality’s Foodie Empire August 2022 Toque
Ontario’s 10 Most Charming Small Towns To Visit This Summer August 6, 2022 The Travel
A Perfect Day in Stratford, Ontario August 4, 2022 enRoute
Little Women at Stratford Festival August 3, 2022 Create With Mom
World in a Weekend: Stratford’s Puppet & Music Festival You Must Attend July 24, 2022 Justin + Lauren Adventure & Kind Travel
Perth County’s farm-to-table producers given the spotlight in new video series July 18, 2022 Beacon Herald
8 Fun Things To Do In Stratford This Summer Besides Just Going To The Theatre July 5, 2022 Narcity Toronto
Celebrate the Cycling Season in Perth County, Stratford & St. Marys July 2022 Ontario By Bike
Your Guide to Cycling in Stratford, Ontario (And the Surrounding Area) July 5, 2022 Traveling Mitch
7 Quaint Small Towns Near Toronto That Are Perfect For A Weekend ‘Bleisure’ Road Trip June 22, 2022 Narcity
The Best Breweries in Stratford, Ontario (and the Surrounding Area) June 2022 Ultimate Ontario
10 Fun Things to do in Stratford, Ontario on a Girls Trip June 2022 The Daydream Diaries
Lights On Stratford Upcoming Winter Festival June 2022 My Stratford Now
Travelling light display adds Alzheimer awareness to Stratford’s winter festival June 8, 2022 Beacon Herald
Savory Spring in Stratford: A Weekend Getaway! May 13, 2022 Yeldah Yousfi A Literary Lifestyle Blog
This Chocolate Tour Near Toronto Is Like Ontario’s Version Of ‘Willy Wonka’ May 5, 2022 Narcity Toronto
8 Must-Dos on a Mother-Daughter Trip to Stratford May 10, 2022 With Wonder and Whimsy
Latest tourism relief fund opening as Stratford businesses prepare for cold weather
October 5, 2021 The Stratford Beacon Herald
Destination Stratford introduces Monday night concert series under the lights
September 10, 2021 The Stratford Beacon Herald
Cyclists from Stratford and beyond gear up for Sunday tour
September 7, 2021 The Stratford Beacon Herald
Al Fresco dining returns to Stratford with a European touch
August 9, 2021 CBC Kitchener-Waterloo
All the World’s an Ale Trail
August 6, 2021 Travel Industry Today
Stratford’s Bacon and Ale Trail returns with 15 unique stops highlighting local craft beer and Perth County pork
July 31, 2021 The Stratford Beacon Herald
Instead of Stratford, England, try Stratford, Ontario
July 20, 2021 The New York Times
Le festival de théâtre de Stratford renaît, au grand soulagement de la ville (English translation via your browser)
13 juillet 2021 CBC Radio-Canada
Discover Stratford, a riverside city full of culture, history
June 19, 2021 Toronto Star
Stratford’s Destination Animation Project names 12 recipients in near record-setting year
May 28, 2021 The Stratford Beacon Herald
Rapid testing at the border is a shot in the arm for Canada
May 19, 2021 Global
Destination Stratford adds new audio tours, with Tom Patterson and Justin Bieber tours set to launch this summer
May 10, 2021 The Stratford Beacon Herald
Tourism officials in Perth County setting their sights on cyclists
April 30, 2021 The Stratford Beacon Herald
New audio walking tour includes West Perth library
March 12, 2021 Goderich Signal-Star
Destination Stratford adds audio walking tours as it focuses on outdoor tourism
March 8, 2021 The Stratford Beacon Herald
Destination Stratford pushing for regulations allowing short-term rentals beyond just primary residences
February 24, 2021 The Stratford Beacon Herald
Stratford accommodation providers asking the government for more help
January 22, 2021 The Stratford Beacon Herald
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